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Vintage Select

2013 Columbia Valley Pinot Gris

Chateau Ste. Michelle Vintage Select is a delightful Pinot Gris hailing from the renowned Columbia Valley. This white wine showcases a refreshing and vibrant character, with a light body that makes it incredibly approachable. The acidity is bright and lively, contributing to its mouthwatering quality that awakens the palate. A moderate fruit intensity reveals enticing notes of stone fruit, particularly peach and apricot, balanced with hints of citrus zest. The wine is bone dry, ensuring a clean finish that invites another sip. Its elegant expression and refreshing profile make it an ideal companion for a variety of dishes, from light salads to seafood delights.

Tasting notes:

Pear

Apricot

Citrus Blossom

Flavor profile:

Acidity Medium

Low Pronounced

Body Light

Very Light Full

Fruit Intensity Medium

Low Pronounced

Sweetness Dry

Bone Dry Sweet

Pairs well with:

Seafood, Seafood Paella, Seafood Salad

Region:

Columbia Valley

Sheltered by the rain shadow of the Cascade Mountains, Columbia Valley is home to the majority of Washington's vineyards. Cool nights keep zippy acidity in the grapes, while long daylight hours give the fruit plenty of chance to ripen. This results in full-bodied Merlot, elegant Cabernet Sauvignon and deeply concentrated Syrah. White wines are just as tantalizing, with toasty oak-touched Chardonnay and ripe stone fruit-flavored Riesling taking the spotlight. Sub-AVAs to look out for are Yakima Valley and Walla Walla. The Columbia Valley is one of the only appellations in the United States to occupy vineyards in two states, as it crosses the Oregon border in the southern part of the valley.

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